Lycoming College - Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Junior College and College Preparatory School

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This collection contains material originating from and telling about Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Junior College and Preparatory School. Although spanning almost two decades, from 1928 through 1947, the collection is modest in size. The publications, annuals, catalogs, alumni newsletters and promotional material, are well represented and provide a wealth of information about the school, the faculty and the students. Evident from the collection is a rich musical and social atmosphere. Athletics and official events are also well documented. Reflecting world history, two significant events in the life of the Junior College occur as a result of World War II. Almost one- third of the collection centers around the school's involvement with the war effort. The institution of two different military training programs are chronicled here. Records of accreditation from a junior college to a four year institute are included, which was also influenced by World War II and the resulting return of military personnel desiring to pursue opportunities for higher education. A small part of the collection consists of items not specifically produced by the college but most likely accumulated by staff or faculty, enhances the portrayal of the time period,
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Student Rings the Cracked Bell from Old Main
Bells, Monuments and memorials, Students
Four female students kneel on boards and look at one of the bells that formerly rang in Old Main. Printed on back of the photo: 'Students of Williamsport Dickinson Junior college examine the old bell which is to be turned in for scrap. Published Dec 13 1942.' The President's Message in the Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College July 1941 'Bulletin' mentions that the bell in the west wing of Old Main cracked unaccountably just before commencement. College officials were deciding what to do with it. It was later removed from the tower, and place in front of Old Main. The bell was later mounted on a concrete slab and placed on the flagcourt, and dedicated in 1949.
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Students Studying in Bradley Hall Library
Shelving, Books, Libraries, Students, Studying, Tables, Bradley Hall (1895-1980)
Four male and one female student sit at tables studying in Bradley Hall Library. The female student is Lucy Tremayne.
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Students Working in the Art Studio
Art education, Artists' materials, Artists' studios, Drawings, Interiors, Painting, Paintings, Still lifes, Students, Old Fine Arts Center (c.1875-1986)
One student, seated at an easel, paints a still life of the head of a statue, while another appears to be studying at a table. This art studio was in the Old Fine Arts Center.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooks
The back of the photos reads "Preparing Thanksgiving Meal for Aviation Students at Dickinson Junior College".
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Track Team, 1932
Athletes, Student organizations
Members of the track team of 1932, dressed in suits, pose, seated on the front steps of Hilltop Gym. Caption on back: 'The young men in the group are the members of the track squad, of Dickinson Seminary. They are: front row, l. to r.: Downs, Wasicek, Martin, Boice, Ort, Foster, Hiller, Smith. 2d row: Heisel (coach), Lentz (trainer), Larrabee (manager), Thompson, Freed, Hommell, Scott, Meminger. 3rd row: Dunham (asst. manager), Born, Davidson, Bucher, Karpowich, Painton, Miller.' Published May 8 1932.
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Union Staff
Student organizations
Caption reads: 'The Union,' student magazine of Dickinson Junior College, recently was awarded first honors for junior college publications and all-Columbian honors for features at the national convention of the Columbia Press Scholastic Association in New York City. The photographic feature sections of the magazine were highly commended. Union staff members are, l. to r: First row: Evalyn Smith, of Port Richmond, NY; Dorothy Ferrell, of Picture Rocks; Mimi Richards, of Slatington; Rosemary Wager, of Lancaster. Second row, l. to r.: Robert Sullivan, city, editor-in-chief; Doris Mell, of Drexel Hill, and and John 'Bud' Lamade, of this city. Published Apr 25 1943.
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Violet Duvall, May Queen
Celebrations
May Queen, Violet Duvall processes outside of Old Main. A young boy assists with her veil. From the June 1928 issue of The Dickinson Union: "A very pretty May Fete was presented by the Girls of the Seminary on Saturday, May 12, 1928, on the Seminary Campus. The Queen, Violet Duvall, was prettily dressed in white. The procession started from the Girls' entrance, led by two heralds, Jane Fraser and Jean Jackson." The student newsletter goes on to say that "This is the first record of May Day Exercises in the history of the school and we hope that there will be many more and they will be as successful."
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Wait Staff
Waiters
College Wait Staff pose with a large circular tray. Caption reads: 'For Auld Lang Syne' 33-34' Signatures of: Charles W. Baer, D. Owen Brubaker, Donn K. Hollar, Daniel Davis, John P. Ginter, Bill Cleveland, Joe E. Koch, Robert Laidig, W. Donald Martin, Richard Dawson, Bill Gruver, Bill Brassington.'
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Wait Staff
Waiters
On back: 'Spotless in their white coats are the young male students of Williamsport Dickinson Junior College seen in the above picture. They are responsible for the table service given the boarding student at the local institution, thus defraying part of their expenses. This Friday evening the young men will be on an important 'dress parade' as they are slated to serve the Greater Dickinson banquet to be held in the junior college gymnasium.' Published Feb 16 1941
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Walter McIver with the Westminster Choir
Choirs (Music), McIver, Walter (Music Faculty 1946-1975)
Walter McIver, who later became a music professor and choral director at Lycoming College, is shown with fellow members of the Westminster Choir. He is standing in row 4, fourth from the left.
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War Worker Registration
War work
According to the newspaper clipping attached to the back of the photo, "Six potential war workers are pictured above as they registered for training at Dickinson Junior College last week. Left to right are: Mrs. Mabel Babcock, of the school faculty; Dr. John W. Long, school president; Lynn Daugherty, assistant district representative of Penn State College, sponsoring the course; Grant Berry, of Montgomery; Geneva Hoover, of Montgomery; Ann Simons, of Montgomery; Wilbur Hively, of Allenwood; Lucille Rechel, of 1022 Elmira Street, and Ruth Collins, of 322 Susqehanna Street."
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WDS football team
football players, football
Unidentified members of 1920 WDS football squad. From scrapbook of Edward Lester Lewis.
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Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College Class of 1933
Alumni and alumnae, College administrators, Graduation ceremonies, Robes, Long, John W., 1882 -1956
Members of the graduating class of 1933 of Dickinson Seminary and Junior College pose in graduation garb on the steps of Hilltop Gymnasium. Dr. Long, president of the college, is in the front row. Mary Landon Russell is fourth from the left in the front row.
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Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College Class of 1934
Alumni and alumnae, College administrators, Graduation ceremonies, Long, John W., 1882 -1956
President John W. Long, front row, left, poses with the graduating class of 1944 on the steps of Hilltop Gymnasium. This photo appears in the 1934 yearbook.
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Women's Basketball Team
Basketball players, Student organizations
Members of the women's basketball team pose on the steps in front of Hilltop Gym. Caption on back: 'Shown in the accompanying picture are the members of the girls' basketball team of Williamsport Dickinson Seminary. Those in the group are, front row, l. to r.: A. Sinclair, B. Bush, J. Mencer, A. Thompson (Capt.), J. Williams, G. Duvall; back row: Coach Delo, E. Waldeisen, Hoffman, A. McKaig, F. Williams, and Haubert (manager). Published Mar 11 1934.
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Womens' Dormitory Room
Beds, Dormitories, Emergency housing, Students
Seven female students socialize in a dorm room with four bunkbeds and three twin beds. Cadets from the Army Air Corps occupied Dickinson dormitories, so the Dickinson students lived in dormitories off-campus on Franklin and Fourth Streets.
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Womens' Dormitory Room
Beds, Clothes chests, Conversation, Dormitories, Emergency housing, Mirrors, Franklin Street Dormitories (1941-1955)
Seven female students socialize in a dorm room. Cadets from the Army Air Corps occupied Dickinson dormitories, so the Dickinson students lived in dormitories off-campus on Franklin and Fourth Streets.
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Women's Student Council
Student organizations
On back: 'Women's Student Council, Dickinson Seminary. First row, l. to r.: Laura Sechrist, of Blossburg and Nan Evans of Riverton, NJ.; Second row, l. to r.: Esther Reese, city; Ann Eley, Harrisburg; and Eugertha Hauber, of Coudersport.' Published Feb 12 1933.
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YWCA
Student organizations
Members of the YWCA pose for photo taken for the 1929 yearbook. Members identified, l. to r.: 1st row: ____, Olive Long, Elizabeth Brunstetter, Julia Corneley, Julia Turner, Katherine Lowther, Martha Frownfelter, Margaret Rich, ____, ____; 2nd row: ____, ____, ____, Mary Elizabeth Moore, Helen Clevenger, Marguerite Cook, ____, ____, ____, Helen Bubb, ____, ____, ____, ____, Jeanne Reese, ____; 3rd row: ____, Anna Forrest, Jean Lennox Allison, Virginia Bryan, Violet Felker, ____.
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